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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
The Cotton and Corn Prospects.

by telegraph 10 tno b'oP"'NN'i
CoLrMrIA, s. c., August 9.-Reports
from ~ township correspondents to
lie state Department Of Agriculture,
covering every county, show, August
lst. cotton. which is two or three weeks
earlier than last year, has full crop,
and if he season continues propltlou'
Tie largest crop ever produced IN the
State will be made. The plant has shed
some fruit on account of the rains,
thoughts, and caterpillars noted. In
some localities the crop was better than
for wears up to the date of the reports:
Tie corn crop is reported the best
ever grown. Early uplands IS matured
and secured from injury. Late corn
has had rain nearly sufficient to bring
il 10 perfection, and the yield VIII De
the largest on record. Reports OF a
large rice crop still continue favorable,
and if it has not been injured by Hoods
since the date of reports it will be the
largest for number OF years. Inc
condition Of the minor crops IS as ioi-
lows: Sorghum, % per cent: sugar
cane. ~ peas, 90, with a large IN
crease in acreage; Irish potatoes, W.
with the crop in fine order and acreage
increase , per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
THE VOLUNTEER WINS.
Her ynriya,icd Qualities Under All
conditions Fully shown.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.

by telfRfhpn W tut Dl5pttcu<t
MArBLEHEAD, Mass, August o.
The Volunteer crossed the finish line
at 1910 A. d., winner of the 800
cup offered by J. Pierrepont Morgan
for first-class sloops in the 100-milc
race of the New York Yacht Club
SQUADRON from Martha's Vineyard to
AIarblehead. When the Volunteer
crossed the line, with scarcely wind
enough to give her Roadway, her rivals
we're hull down on the southern hori-
ION. fully six miles astern. As the
wind had been light since yesterday
afternoon. when the yachts OF the
squadron were beating around Cape
Cod, ana even a dead calm pre-
vailed for hours at time along
the south shore during the night, this
result shows the splendid work of the
Few sloop 10 light winds, while her
windward sailing yesterday, in which
she oUt-pointed every competitor,
proves her to be without a rival under
such conditions. AS the Volunteer APP
preached the line she drifted along with
scarcely breeze enough to keep her
hoadway, but she finally brought mp at
the line safe and easy winner, ~
hours from the time of starting As
she passed lazily into the harbor she
was carryi ing main-sail, working and
club tOp-sails, and even with all this
canvas she seemed scarcely to move.
In she driited, however, and at 8:l5
o'clock, when she dropped anchor of
the Eastern Yacht Clubhouse, she was
saiuted by the guns on all the yachts
in the harbOr and by cheers from
throngs of people now gathered on
shore. From The finish-line to the an-
chorage she was surrounded by small
boats filed with spectators.
st $50 the Mayhower passed Half
Way Rock full mile ahead OF the Prs
ella and the Bedouin, and three miles
ahead of the Oracle. Captain Craven
came of tine Mayhower; says that he
had a calm I'll night; did not know
where the Puritan was. The May
flower crossed the line at 1910, three
hours and a half behind the Volunteer.
The Priscilla and the Bedouin are
having a closer race. TIE Be1ouin
vii! take first prize in her class. The
Dedouin crossed the line at 1922,
Priscilla at 1922. The Oracle appears
to have more wind and has passed
Halfway Rock. Two sloops, sup.
posed to be the Atlantic aud Titauil,
are to windward about mile and will
be in in n quarter Of an hour. The
Sachcm will cross by II o'clock. The
wind is frcshcning IRON the southeast.
aosroy, August 9.-T'he yacht Pnri-
- has arrived in the harbor. Owing
o. ;Ae accident to her topmast she did
got continue in the race, but continued
ia llle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
A LIVELY FIGHT.
TIE RESULT OF TRYIHs TO cLgAs
OUT A TOWN.
Pistols and shotguns at Cape Charles
Five or Six Men
Wounded.
[specIal tolegram % tho pl.na,ch. l

CAPE CHARLES, Va, August o.
Quite serious shooting affair occurred
here late last night. by which six or
seven persons were wounded. Two
weeks ago there was a difficulty be-
tween some disorderly drinking men
engaged on the fishing steamers in the
bay and some young men OF this town.
The fishermen then said they would
whip out the town some day. Last
night they returned, accompanied
by the crews OF several sail
ing vessels, and the leader OF them
WIGS heard to say before coming into
this place that he would whip the town
sergeant and clean out the towa.
Shortly afterwards the row was started
in Parsons bar-room by boat negro
from Lancaster named Rally Kelly and
William Stevens, town negro. Ser
eeant Kellogg, who is a nephew of ex-
Governor Kellogg Of Louisiana, at
tempted to part the combatants, when
he was knocked down by William Ed
wards, the fishermen's leader and cap
tain Of one of the boats.
I his was the signal for the fishing
men to rally in numbers in the street
and indulge in violent demonstrations,
threatening to tear the houses down
and kill the officials, &c. a few town
men rallied around Sergeant Kellogg.
Some one fired Il pistol or gun, and a
general fusilade Of double-ba shot
guns, repeating-rihes, and pistols en-
sued. The rowdies, however, soon re-
treated, leaving five OF their number
wounded and carrying Off two or three
others, the extent Of whose wounds is
not known.
Captain Andrew Hamilton, OF Car
tors Creek, Lancaster county, is badly
hurt, having been struck with, per-
haps, fifty No. ! shot in the legs, body,
and arms. William Leland is shot in
the face, William Drake (colored) in
the shoulder, and - Kelly color
ed in the head. All are from Lancas-
ter. The other wounded men, with
the ringleaders, escaped in the dark
ness of the night to their vessels and
put ont in the bay.
Hamilton, who had been active in
tie disturbance, was, though under
arrest, allowed to go on board OF the
V, ssel, as he conld not get a room here,
hut he put sail for Carriers creek du-
ring the night.
Sergeant Kellogg and his posse sue
ceeded in arresting five of the party,
who were brought before Mayor Smith
this morning, but only two-William
Eldndge and Kelly-could be iden-
titled as being engaged in the dis
turbance. AS they were not among
the chief disturbers they were released
upon the payment of Sl5, when the
whole party took to their vessels and
set sail.
It is hoped that the serious lesson
given the men Will teach them better
manners in the future.
No citizen Of the place was seriously
hurt III the fight, but the whole town
was aroused by the firing, and great
excitement and indignation was mani
f,acd. The wounded were kindly
treated and surgical aid rendered by
Gr Dan Wilkins and &. r. Wells
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10

Frnnce Of the New Hebrides, and that
Flourens declined to do so until France
shall be informed OF the nature OF Eng.
lands policy in regard to Egypt and
the naturalization of the Suez canal.
LONDON, August 9.-Sir ]. Ferguson,
Parliamentary Secretary Of Foreign Al
fairs, stated in the House of Commons
this afternoon that England had never
acquissced in the presence Of French
troops in the New Hebrides. He added
that the English Government was I'M
willing to believe that the French occu-
patton Of the New Hebrides would long
continue, and declaredthat the Govern
ment would in nowise consent that the
withdrawal Of the French from the New
Hebrides should be postponed until an
agreement respecting naturalization OF
the Suez canal had been reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Fires In the woods.


WASHINGTON, ID. c., August o.
Dispatches tonight report innumcrlble
fires in the woods and prairies of the
drought-stricken sections of Northern
Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. No
loss OF life is reported neither heavy
loss of property in any particular
locality, but the aggregate losses are
immense, and the gravity of the situa-
ton lies in the condition of the country.
in several instances the inhabitants of
towns and villages have been obliged
TO fight the flames in the woods upon
the very limits of their settlements.
The fire department of Grand Haven,
Mich, was called out to protect the
city from fire which is yet burning upon
the outskirts of the city. A great deal
of damage is again being done in the
standing timber in the lumber country
of MICHIGAN and Wisconsin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
IVES Fails TO EXPLAIN.
He Had Promised 10 Make % Com.
piete Statement.
IBy telegraph 10 The Dispetch.l

10y telcgraph 70 the DihpEtch.I
NEW YoBK, August 9.-Shortly be-
fore noon to-day the committee APP
pointed to investigate Henry $. Ives's
management Of the Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton and Dayton railroad met to listen
to any statement which Mr.. Ives might
have TO make. AT noon he had not APP
peared. His partner, Mr. Doremus,
expressed doubts as TO whether Mr..
Ives intended to make any state
ment, hut the members of the COM
mittee state that he promised to make
a full and complete statement of the
affairs of the company. They also ex-
rect him to resign. and Mr.. Christopher
Meyer said that if Mr.. Ives does not
resign to-day the road will be thrown
into the bands OF receiver. Many of
the committee think that the best course
to take in any event, 50 that the stock
holders may be able to get at the books
and thoroughly investigate the doings
of Mr.. Ives. Mr.. Meyer says the Gin
cinnati people are complaining that
there is q shortage of 50, 200, 900, and
that if this cannot be explained crimi-
nal proceedings will be at once insti-
tutod.
There was great deal of delay in
getting things into shape for business,
but when things were arranged business
was lively enough. The first thing
done was to receive the designations of
President Staynor and Ives, and the
election of 4. S. Winslow, of Cincin-
natl, as president, and Christopher
Meyer, of New York, as vice-president.
The creditors appointed committee,
consisting of Irving A. Evans, L. j..
Emory, and James Thompson, to meet
4 committee of directors, consisting of
julius Dexter, Christopher Meyer, and
Harrison, to take further steps in the re-
organization of the company. The
creditors committee met immediately
TO begin investigation of the affairs of
the company.
They finished the count OF the re-
manning certificates of preferred stock
and find that bout 81, 900, 600 has been
issued. This is stated to he much less
than was feared. 1t is stated by the
counsel for the creditors committee
that their claims Will not be placed in
the trusteeship proposed by Ives The
resignation of both Ives and Staynor is
officially stated to have been uncondi-
tional. The meeting has adjourn
cd until tomorrow without com
ing to any decision. Ives has
turned over his property TO Waite,
Meyer, and Dexter as trustees and is
trying TO arrange with his creditors to
put their claims in the same hands.
Nothing will be done in this matter I'M
til morning, although the consideration
of the proposition has led the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company to withdraw
100 shares of Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton stock from auction sale to-
morrow. In the Exchange to-day Do
remus, Ivcs's partner, bought 100 shares
sold yesterday at forty from buyers,
and paid 100 for it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Health I'm Old Age.

QUEENS, QUEENS COUNTY, n. Y,
March 81, 1886.
commenced using Brandreth's Pills
fifty-fye years ago. | first bought
them in London, and have continued
using them since l came out to this
country in 1886. | am now over sew
cnty-five years old, hale and hearty,
and attribute my wonderful health to
the persistent use of Brandreth's Pills.
Occasionally / have a bad cold or
severe attack of rheumatism, indiges-
ton, or biliousness, but four or five
doses of Brandreth's Pills always cure
me. Whenever my children have been
sick with scarlet fever, measles, mumps,
acid stomach, disordered digestion or
costiveness, few doses of Brandreth's
Pills restore their health az once
EDWARD CoLLINsoN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Fatal Riot by striking Miners

my lctcsIapn W sno Dispa''h.I
WnEEsBARRE, Pa, August 9.-Yes-
terday fifty striking miners of the Al
den Coal Company, near this city, at
tackled thirty men who had taken their
places in the Alden mines. Many
women also took part in the fight.
Michael Christ and Jacob Horton, two
"scabs," were fatally injured. Their
assailants, Andrew Newark, Andrew
Spilow, and John Ronof Ronowski,
were arrested this morning. The fight
lasted half an hour. The women as
saulted the "scabs" with fence-rails,
and their husbands used stones and
pistols. The women carried banner
inscribed down With the Scabs Who
Took Bread Out of Our Mouths.
Fifteen persons were wounded on both
Sides but only the two mentioned will
die of their Injuries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
murdered by Her Daughter.


by ftlckih " 49,
CrIcAoo. August "a T;'es spe.
c;aI f,om Lawrence, Kan, says: Last
saturday ,r Mrs. Mary Rawlingson, aged
August Kan, Intending to reside with vt
~ nri 100 uo tbe old lady quarreIled with her
daughter. who wanted to get posses possession sSa
Of her mothers money, OF when n sue
y possessed considerable amount. al, Mon 4
Gay morning the two women omen MAJ Mrs.
disnaceful quarrel, IN w mn ,he hair.
Willis grabbed her mother sa ,bs ~ t,o ar and
h la,t" and kicked her uatil she became pee ;n
D ,,ncon n,ai ina few hours the m n
H ;nped woman died from the effects Of !,
ner uiuries She died while di Ssa ing
a viii TO exclude her unnatural a ..sar sx
Ter from receiving any OF her proper "
Mrs. Willis was arrested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
EXCITEMEET IN BtRRE.
Arrest Of the Mayor. Nineteen COUu.
ciImen, and street Com.
missioner.
[By telegraph to tho DIspateh.l

IBy telegraph 20 INC DHpnIch.I
WLKEsBARBE, Pa, August Mayor
Sutton, nineteen councilmen, and the
street commissioner were arrested this
morning on the complaint of citizensre-
siding in the Third and Sixth wards for
failing to keep the streets in those
wards in order, and for allowing stag
nant water to accumulate from which
ioul smells arise, dangerous to the
health of the community in that part
of the city, and harmful to property
interests. Considerable excitement
was manifested when the entire NUM-
clpal body was marched before Alder
man Parsons and held to answer III $500
each. The councilmen went bail for
one another, and the chief of police for
the mayor and street commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
FINANCIAL
HYW Yo1x BALfIxO1x, AID kxsA'
aosD srorx xxcHArans
srais. Previsiens- Gotten. fesssses TAT
psntins, RESIN, Tar, avs
pssnat Hsrksts.

NEW YORK. August 9-The stock marker 10
day was dull. with a general tagging tendency.
which developed into decided weakness "a
spots. but the temper OF speculation cnnngea
for the better before the close. ana sns nms'
outcome OF the days transactions was cncour-
aging 10 the bulls. Tho waiting zen.
depcy was mere pronounced to-day, anu
dealings, even moro than yesterusy, "e.s
OF the purely professional cnaracte.'
There was DO development IN tsiesIapn " Ia
DAYTON affair assun cd q moro favorable aspec.
laie In the day TO which the market quickly
responded. The temper OF the room Wa
hrarish, and unfayorsble reports from ue
West continued, and this resulted In some
selling OF grangers, but there was very niue
special feature 10 the market. Northern
Pacincs were again a conspicuously weak spot
hut buying was very good late IN inc dsy, anu
thew recovered all their early decline.
The opening was heavy 20 weak. the declines
from Yesterdays fnai prices extending 10 4
per cont. though Missouri Pacific was
specially weak with a loss OF per cent Bust
ress was quiet and soon became dun, ana nfter
SEINE sIigbt advances further fractional losses
were established la the early dealings. though
these were nearly all regained later, Northern
Pacific with Louisville aud Nashville became
special features toward noon, but later in the
day were strong, while the general HAT was
sagging The last hour witnessed sharp rally
throughout the list, and the highest figures OF
the day were touched at the close, which
was quiet but strong The total days bust
ness was 1871, 600 shares. A great majority
of lists we're small fractions higher at the close.
NEW YORK, August 9.-NoylL--otocks duli
and steady. Money easy at tso per cent. hs-
chsnge-Long, 4s19 short, Isl. Governments
dull.
Trsniag.-Erchange dull'ar steady. Money
easy at ia8; closing offered B. Sub-Treasnry
bsl6nccs-Gold, t3I, lOl,0 900; currency, NZ.siO,-
600 Governments dull: per cents, lH5s .
Al. mar rpnfg ll0iL. State bonds lull.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10

ana boy, who saved themselves
uy climbing on the bottom of the
s,oop' On July 30th the sailors be-
eanle crazy and said they were going
asnofe, and Immediately plunged over
BOARD. They had no sooner struck the
W. water than the sharks devoured them.
Inc captain, one sailor, and the boy
renamed on the bottom OF the vessel
e'gnt days, sustaining life by catching
turtles that would como near and suck
ing their blood. They were rescued in
most pitiable condition by sloop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Prohibition War In Ohio.
M t.Io.,ranh m ths nfspafch

CLEVELAND, o., August 9.-There is
a prohibition war at Alliance, o. This
vas one Of the towing to vote for local
option under the Dow law. The sa-
ICONS were voted out several months
ago, and the energy of the entire police
force has since been inadequate for the
enforcement Of the law. Heavy fines
and jail sentences have been imposed
upon the saloonists, but they continued
to violate the ordinance. Last week a
temperance demonstration was held,
aud the liquor dealers attempted to
counteract its effect by giving
away beer and whiskey in the streets
to all who asked for it. Several minors
were among the number who drank,
and to-day six Of the salooD-keepers
who gave the liquor away were arrested.
Upon being released four of them went
70 the Fort Wayne depot, and, mis-
taking a stranger who they saw there
for one OF the detectives who assisted
IN the prosecution, they set upon and
beat him numerically. They were all
arrested
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
ALI XANDRIA.
General CuNtis Lees Condition
Probable Fatal Accident.


Probable Fatal Accident.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatcn.l
ALEXANDRIA. VA, August 9.-Gene-
raj Gusts Lees condition is reported
somewhat Of an improvement over yes
terlay, and hopes are entertained ofhls
recovery.
4 fire broke out this evening in Pres
colts spoke-mill, hut was gotten under
control speedily, and the loss will be
small
Harvey Lee Price died yesterday
afternoon. after several weeks illness,
If tvphoid-fever. He graduated at st.
Johns Academy hero two years ago
with high hOnors, and was valedictorian
If his class. He entered Richmond
College the following autumn, prepare
tory 70 taking a course for the Baptist
ministry at the seminary at Louisville.
BE was we'll known and much liked.
Mrs. Captain Remington is dead.
Johnnie. son of Captain Faulkner,
Of the Midland road, fell backward out
Of a milk. wagon Sunday, fracturnS
his skull, probably fatally:
The Republicans are beginning to
talk of the convention that meets at
Manassas on the 9th proximo.
George Deeton has resigned the po-
sition Of vardmaster Of the Midland
road, and Fletcher Davis has been APP
pointed in his stead.
Senator Eyarts has bought property
near Fort Washington. 1t is said 1t Is
ricL in mari beds, and he intends work
ing them.
Young Idenson. who attempted sui
eide some time ago, and Samuel Camp
bell have been adjudged insane.
LATER NEWS FROM GENERAL LEE.
DIR. Fairfax returned by train from
Ravonsworth tonight at 1915. OF
General Gusts Lee he says: 1.-The Cen
eral is better, and | think his condition
is more favorable than it has been.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Ciyil.Service Appointments.
fHv teleyrsph TO tho Dispatcn.J

WASHINGTON, August ga statement
prepared at the Interior Department
shows that from January l6, 1886, to
July, 1887, there were 265 civil-service
appointments made in that department,
exclusive of q transfers and ] REIN
statement. OF this number "a were
from Pennsylvania, % from New York,
Il from Illinois, 10 from Indiana, II
from Ohio, ii from Tennessee. 10 from
Maryland, and 10 from the District OF
Columbia ; Z each from Massachusetts
Kentucky, Iowa, Arkansas, Missouri,
Virginia, and Wisconsin, and 6 each
from Mississippi, Michigan, Alabama,
and Texas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Nlr. Ciamblin's Horses.

Mr.. II. c. ChambIin, owner OF
Whitby stock-farm, just below Man
chester, has purchased of Mr.. Joseph
Bsttell, of Middlebury, Vt, two very
fine chestnut fillies by the great Daniel
Lambert. Wallace's " Year Book " for
1885 credits Daniel Lambert with more
representatives in the 2:30 list than any
living sire. Mr.. Chamblin also has
purchased from Mr.. James Norwood
The splcndidly-bred trotting stallion
No dburn Hambletonian, No. 1889.
With this addition to his list OF stall
lions Mr.. Chamblin has as well-equipped
n stock-farm as any in the country.
Woodburn's stable-companions are Nor
folk and Egg wood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Fatal Railroad Collision.


CHICAGO, August "a special from
Chattanooga says: A collision oc-
CURED one milo from this city between
II switch-engine and a passenger train
On the East Tennessee railroad yester-
day. John Burgess, the passenger en-
eineer, saw the engine coming, but the
air-break. were defective and the speed
Of the train could not be lessened be-
fore the collision occurred. Burgess
and William Bradon, his fireman, were
fatally injured while attempting to leap
from the train. Cars were piled upon
the track, and the escape of the passen-
gers with their lives was miraculous.
Many, however, were hurt. Some may
die from their wounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Monmouth Park Races.


New YORK, August 9.-First race
three quarters of miie-Eolian won !;
Brait second, Florence E. third. Time,
1:l5.
Second race-three quarters OF a
mile-Sir Dix won Austrienne second,
Fordham third. Time, 1:l6.
Third race--one mile-The Bard
won Presciosa second, Climax third.
Time, 1:i3i.
Fourth race-one and one eighth
miles-Belyidere won Pontico second,
Eurus third. Time, 1871.
Fifth race-one mile and three six
teenths-Gonfalon won; The Bourbon
second, Enigma third. Time, 2:07.
Sixth race--one ana three quarter
miles, over seven hurdles-SGm Emory
won Mentmore second, Jim MCGOWAN
third. Time, sos.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
Governors and Regulations.

Governor Lee has been invited to at
tend conference Of Governors at New
York on the Odd to agree, as far as the
Constitution and laws will allow, upon
some plan approaching uniformity for
requisition papers. He will probably
be unable to go, but Secretary Flour
noy will represent him.
The subject matter of the conference
is an important one. At present nearly
every State has a different form, and
the result is confusion and often unne-
cessary expense and annoyance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-10
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.

WHEAT.-White, 90 bushels very z bod NJ SEC. !:
22S bushels good at Soc. ; 100 bushels common
at 7jc.; o bushels common at zoe. Longberry.
l,z,6 bushels very good at SIC. 10 bushels good
a SOC. 6s bushels fair at 7sc. 76i bushels COM
mon al &c. shOrtberry, ~ bushels prime at
Sc: ~ bushels prime on private terms: so
bushels very good at SIC. l02 bushels good at
soc. a bushels fair at 7sc. 80 bushels fair at
&c: LEO bushels common on private terms !;
$40 bushels common at 75c.; 203 bushels com
mon at 7lc.; ~ bust els com mon ut 73c.; ~
bushels common AZ 6Sc. /; 20 bushels common at
C5c. ~ bushels common az 60c.
oATs.--Winter, 100 bushels very good Vir-
g!ria at &c.
EYg.-4 bushels very good at Coo